Sr Assoc- Order Entry & Quotations, EU (MU)

The Opportunity:

Under limited supervision, provide support to the business operations functions. Run daily queries from various reports and operational databases. Develop and maintain relationships with business partners both internally and externally. Identify errors in documentation. Maintain data integrity in our internal systems for dates, data tracking and reporting.

MAJOR JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (List in order of importance)

Responsible for the timely and accurate order entry
Provide guidance to the associates, based on management direction and assist them in their daily task.
Create an environment oriented to open communications, creative thinking, motivation, cohesive team effort and workplace trust.
Perform regularly team meetings with the associates
Review regularly the team results to improve continuously the team performance
Provide trainings on request for the associates
Coordinate and review together with the European contacts the team performance.

Daily business function:
Read and understand the client requirements (Article, Price, Quantity, etc) mentioned on the customer order in the European language (French/ German/ Italian/ Spanish)
Review of the customer instructions to make sure all the customer requirements (Shipping mode & dates, Inco terms, etc.) are met.
Generate Sales Order in SAP system by capturing and entering the customer requirements.
The individual will be responsible for coordinating and sourcing information from other departments (VWR Internal), to resolve any discrepancy occurring in Sales order generation.
Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS (Education/Training, Experience and Certifications)
A graduate degree
Fluency in one or more European Language, beside the mother language (e.g, German, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, Nordic languages).
Leadership experience a plus

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (Those necessary to perform the job competently)

Ability to work pro-actively, accurately, individually and also as a team member.
A good team player to ensure the team achieves it goals and objectives.
Experience in ERP application (SAP etc), Lotus Notes and MS Office (Word and Excel) are a plus
Ability to coordinate actions across various functions and drive results.

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL EFFORT (Under Typical Positions)

Typically works in an office environment with adequate lighting and ventilation and a normal range of temperature and noise level.

Work assignments are diversified. Examples of past precedent are used to resolve work problems. New alternatives may be developed to resolve problems.

A frequent volume of work and deadlines impose strain on routine basis.

Minimal physical effort is required. Work is mostly sedentary but does require walking, standing, bending, reaching, lifting or carrying objects that typically weigh less than 10 lbs.


The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with a job.

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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
 
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
 
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

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